Just stumbled upon a webpage that ranks laptop brands

1st Tier: Sony,Lenovo,HP
2nd Tier: Apple, Dell
3rd Tier: Fujitsu*, Gateway, NEC*, Panasonic*, Phillips*, Sharp*
4th Tier: Acer, Asus, Benq*, Toshiba

This depends on what you want out of your laptop and what part of the world you live in. HP, Lenovo, and Sony offer the best reliability, battery, and build quality, although they are often criticized for their high price. These brands are at the high end of the market and are standard for international business travelers where there is little room for compromise.

HMMMMM I WANT A SONY VAIO